Long Knife

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Summary: long knife
Review: this story shows how the efforts of "george rogers clark" contributed to the growth of this country. we are used to hearing about the exploits of the revolutionary war but not often do we get a chance to know what was going on in the northwest territory. this is one of the best books i have ever read that covers how important a part was played by what was happening there. i recommend this book as an excellent read and most informative.

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Summary: A Great Story about a Great Man
Review: This was a great story - especially since it is true. George Rogers Clark was an amazing man. After reading this book you too will have a great respect for him. Mr. Thom writes beautifully and keeps to the facts. I would like to see more books written about George Rogers Clark. Mr. Thom please give us more!

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Summary: Interesting and absorbing story.
Review: Thom's biography of George Rodgers Clark is a must read for those interested in the old Northwest. If you enjoy the work of Allen Exckert or John Sugden you will enjoy Thom. There is a military toughness and awareness to Thom that I appreciated. Obviously, Thom is a man familiar with greatness. There is also a tenderness to his writing, seen in the story through Clark's courtship of his beloved Teresa, and the care Clark shows toward his men. Thom is an insightful writer, avoiding irreverence, subtle manipulation, or a need to see things the way he wants them to be. He is a man who tells a good story. I look forward to reading more of his work.

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Summary: Interesting and absorbing story.
Review: Thom's biography of George Rodgers Clark is a must read for those interested in the old Northwest. If you enjoy the work of Allen Exckert or John Sugden you will enjoy Thom. There is a military toughness and awareness to Thom that I appreciated. Obviously, Thom is a man familiar with greatness. There is also a tenderness to his writing, seen in the story through Clark's courtship of his beloved Teresa, and the care Clark shows toward his men. Thom is an insightful writer, avoiding irreverence, subtle manipulation, or a need to see things the way he wants them to be. He is a man who tells a good story. I look forward to reading more of his work.

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Summary: Incredible story of harship and American heroism
Review: What an incredible tale! Most people focus on the campaigns east of the Appalachain Mountains when it comes to the Revoultionary War...but very few are aware of the details of the campaign by George Rogers Clark to take the Nowrthwest Territory west of the mountains.

And nobody tells such a tale better than Thom.

Despite recruiting a far smaller force than desired, George Rogers Clark set out to do the impossible, displace the French, to defeat far superior British forces, defeat or pacify far superior numbers of Indians, to control as big as the thirteen colonies...and to succeed with less than 200 men.

This is a story of the classic American spirit overcoming all odds to win for liberty. Sadly, it is also a tragic tale about how a true American hero was forgotten by the country that should have hailed him alongside Washington in so many ways.

If you are interested in American history, and want to read a finely researched piece of that history presented in as compelling a fashion...read Long Knife.